Local News
Yankton's Fourth of July Celebration Schedule
Yankton's 4th of July celebration on Saturday is packed with activities. City of Yankton Events Coordinator, Luke Youmans says Riverside Park is the place to be Saturday. Youmans says Ivory will play at 8 pm, with a fireworks show at 10 before Ivory takes the stage again to close the night.
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Firework Safety Tips
The Yankton Fire Department is reminding everyone to practice firework safety over the Fourth of July holiday. Yankton Fire Chief, Tim Linke, says one tip to keep in mind is the proper disposal of fireworks. Linke says the fire department wishes everyone a happy, but safe Fourth of July.
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Fourth of July Travel Projections
AAA South Dakota is projecting over two-hundred thousand South Dakotans will travel for the Fourth of July holiday. Shawn Steward, with AAA South Dakota, says high gas prices don't appear to be slowing down holiday travel. Steward says AAA is forecasting over seventy-two million Americans will travel this weekend.
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Local Sports
Local Sports - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Yankton High School has announced the appointment of three new head athletic coaches, ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Tiffany Beste will take on the role of Head Volleyball Coach. Beste previously led the program from 2013 to 2017, and most recently was an assistant last season. Kylie Cwach will serve as the new Head...
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Local Sports - Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Entering the final day of June, Yankton Post 12 are ranked 2nd in the latest South Dakota Legion Baseball standings with an 11-4 record. Yankton are coming off a 4-1 stretch out west last week, with their lone loss coming to #1 Rapid City Post 22, with the two teams splitting the doubleheader. As it stands, Yankton has...
Jun 30, 2026
Local Sports - Monday, June 29, 2026
Yankton Post 12 wrapped up their west river trip this past Friday with a doubleheader sweep of Spearfish in Legion Baseball action. Sam Gokie played a part in six of Yankton's runs in game one, four RBIs and two runs scored, en route to an 11-0 win in five innings. Kaden Hunhoff earned the win on the mound, tossing fou...
Jun 29, 2026
National Headlines
Global Ocean Temperatures Set New June Record
Global ocean surface temperatures have reached a new record for June, CNN reported, adding another clear sign of how much heat is being stored in the ...
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Washington Prepares for Massive Security Operation Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Federal officials are putting the final pieces in place for an extensive security operation as Washington, D.C., gets ready to host the nation's 250th...
Jun 30, 2026
U.S. and Iran Move Toward Talks After New Strikes
CNN reported that the United States and Iran have agreed to pause further strikes after a sharp escalation tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The reported ...
Jun 29, 2026
National Sports
Penalty shootouts at the World Cup are a drama of 'inhumane' pressure
The World Cup is in the lose-and-go-home stage of the tournament and the pressure keeps rising with every minute of every match
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Ecuador's Hincapié becomes the second player sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup
Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié has become the second player to be issued a red card at the World Cup under FIFA’s new rule that calls for a player to be sent off for covering their mouth during a confrontational exchange with an opponent
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Alvarez's grand slam highlights 6-run inning as the Astros beat the Twins 6-4
Yordan Alvarez’s grand slam highlighted a six-run fourth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4
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Music News
Bruce Springsteen Honors Clive Davis at New York Funeral
Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to Clive Davis during the music executive's funeral Monday at Central Synagogue in New York City. During the service, S...
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Vanilla Ice Performance Canceled After Weather Forces Freedom 250 Concert to End Early
A planned performance by Vanilla Ice at the Freedom 250 concert in Washington, D.C., was canceled after organizers ended the event because of concerns...
Jun 29, 2026
30 Years Later, 'Wannabe' Is Still One of Pop's Biggest Anthems
The Spice Girls' debut single Wannabe has reached its 30th anniversary, marking another milestone for one of the most recognizable pop songs of the 19...
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